A little art to go with the post on the cambiañera, the shapeshifter coming-of-age ceremony. Daniel Dearborn is scribbling and sketching his way across Mexico!
Month: September 2015
Sequins and Shapeshifters: The Cambiañera
The dab of holy water was starting to dry on Hannah’s hand. Curling her fingers, she subtly rubbed the itch away on the side of her thigh. “So a tlahuelpuchi is something that can curse you?” “A tlahuelpuchi is cursed.” Abuela Rosa pulled Will’s callused hand under the light as she continued. “Cursed from …
Image Inspiration: Bikes and Crows
The tree in the Bransons’ backyard was alive with crows. It was impossible to tell if the crows were shapeshifters or wild birds, but Jack was willing to bet what little money was in his pocket that at least half the birds were men. Men who belonged to the Sons of Morrigan motorcycle …
To Do: Go to a County Fair!
It’s fair season! If you read Welcome to Fort Kickass, you know that I grew up in a relatively rural area. Corn and soy in all their rustling splendor, a designated drive-your-tractor-to-school day, and (of course) a day off for the county fair every September. The fair ran all week, featuring everything from …